Seagazer Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 My YS's rabbit AJ had a bit of a limp last week so we took him to the vets. After a check over concluding there were no broken bones he suggested that it might be a sprained leg (AJ lives in a two storey hutch, perhaps he has fallen down the ladder). He was given two injections and we were told to bring him back if he doesn't improve. Tonight it almost seems like he keeps losing feeling in the bottom of his back and it twists over and he falls over. Then he rights himself and manages to hop and walk normally. I'm very worried and am going to take him to the vets tomorrow. I think it has to be more than a sprain. Anyone have any ideas? He has lost a bit of weight recently. We've just changed him on to supafood on the vets suggestion. We are off on holiday on Thursday and I dread leaving him to my older children (20 and 17 year old - they're caring but not sure they are up for any big decisions that might be needed). He does not appear to be in any pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 How is AJ getting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I'm afraid we had to have AJ put to sleep on 21st August. He actually had a parasite (Encephalitis something or other) it gets passed on from the infected urine of other rabbits. Seeing as he was a lone rabbit it was passed on from his infected mother and stayed in his system until something set it off. He went quickly from limping to not being able to move his back/legs properly and on the last night was not able to move at all. I had never heard of this before. We will not be getting any more rabbits. Poor AJ was only 3 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry about AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot336 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry to hear that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sorry to hear that AJ didn't make it. I hope you're bearing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 sorry to hear your sad news x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thank you - its very sad looking at his empty hutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becca Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Hi there, i've been googling most of the morning until i found this site.. i have a little bunny, named Buddie he had a similar limp last week and i took him to my vet i was told there was no sign of any broken bones an was perhaps a sprain thereafter he went back to normal hopping around his garden. Monday of this week however i spotted a balding patch on his back and what looked to be a small wound, after taking him to the vet again we were told its an infection, the pocket of infection was burst and i think this has released some pressure around that area for him as he's even more active now, however our vet is rather negative towards his future - i think the infection is spreding even with his antibiotics as another bald patch has appeared this morning. The little guy doesn't seem to be in any pain, he's eating as normal scooting around his garden and my question is really what should i do? i think i have 2 options, one being take him to be put to sleep as the infection may run through his entire little body, or for however long he has left leave him be in his familiar surroundings and let nature take its course (to an extent- i would never let him suffer, as soon as he shows any sign of unhappiness or pain i would take him to his vet) i've never kept rabbit's before so i'm a newbie, so any help would be wonderfull.. Thank you, x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Hi there, i've been googling most of the morning until i found this site.. i have a little bunny, named Buddie he had a similar limp last week and i took him to my vet i was told there was no sign of any broken bones an was perhaps a sprain thereafter he went back to normal hopping around his garden. Monday of this week however i spotted a balding patch on his back and what looked to be a small wound, after taking him to the vet again we were told its an infection, the pocket of infection was burst and i think this has released some pressure around that area for him as he's even more active now, however our vet is rather negative towards his future - i think the infection is spreding even with his antibiotics as another bald patch has appeared this morning. The little guy doesn't seem to be in any pain, he's eating as normal scooting around his garden and my question is really what should i do? i think i have 2 options, one being take him to be put to sleep as the infection may run through his entire little body, or for however long he has left leave him be in his familiar surroundings and let nature take its course (to an extent- i would never let him suffer, as soon as he shows any sign of unhappiness or pain i would take him to his vet) i've never kept rabbit's before so i'm a newbie, so any help would be wonderfull.. Thank you, x Hi becca I'm sorry you have a problem with your bunny as well. Do you know where he got the wound from? I'm not sure if its the same problem as AJ had. If he is happy and eating and not in pain then I would wait and see. Obviously if it gets any worse you will have to take him back to the vets. He might drink more if the infection is getting worse. I hope he is ok. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becca Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thanks so much for your reply. I don't actually know how the sore came about, the best way i can describe it and im sorry if its on the gory side it seems like the infection has gathered so much under his skin that its almost like a spot about to burst. and i guess thats what the vet did was burst it. Its too badly infected to heal up and he's only a little guy i doubt he'll be able to fight it off, still debating with myself what to do. If i take him to the vet he'll be put to sleep, if i leave him to pass on in his own time am i being cruel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 I personally wouldn't leave him til he can't fight it anymore but you will know if he is very unwell. Then you should take him back to the vets. AJ became unable to move within a very short time so I had no option but to have him put to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 sorry to hear about your bunny, I think I would let him hop around while he is still happy but take him back to be put to sleep as soon as he deteriorates. I am sure you will do what is best. Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becca Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 He's doing well, still eating and playing as normal. As soon as the little guy doesnt seem happy anymore we'll know he's ready. Until then every day is a bonus. Thank you for your lovely replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
